ESPN Tennis Commentator Patrick McEnroe Is Guest Speaker at UJA-Federation's Westchester Sports Talk

ESPN Tennis Commentator Patrick McEnroe, who enjoyed success playing tennis on both the collegiate and professional levels, served as guest speaker at UJA-Federation of New York’s Ninth Annual Sports Talk. The event, which took place at the Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, in White Plains, drew more than 150 guests who came to support UJA-Federation’s vital mission and hear from McEnroe, who often serves as a match analyst and on occasion calls play by play, such as during the U.S. Open, when he is paired with his older brother, John.

On the court, McEnroe’s best career performances came in doubles matches, including winning the French Open in 1989 and the Paris Indoor in 1992 with his brother. In December 2000, he was named the 38th U.S. Davis Cup captain for the United States Tennis Association (U.S.T.A.), helping the team to win the title in 2007 for the first time since 1995.

Guests had the opportunity to hear about the work of UJA-Federation, which cares for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and for Jews everywhere, connects people to their Jewish communities, and responds to crises — in New York, in Israel, and around the world. “We are all responsible for caring for the community and each other,” said Event Chair Ken Fuirst of Chappaqua. “UJA-Federation provides us with a vehicle to do just that. … Please realize that your presence, your generosity, and your commitment make a very real difference.”

Event chairs were Barbara Bel of Scarsdale, Carl Finger of Scarsdale, Ken Fuirst of Chappaqua, Jeff Kapelus of New Rochelle, David Perlmutter of Chappaqua, and Scott Zemachson of Scarsdale. Richard Leroy of Briarcliff Manor served as auction chair.

About UJA-Federation of New York


For more than 95 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our community for the biggest impact. Through UJA-Federation, more than 50,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere, to connect people to their Jewish communities, and to respond to crises close to home and around the globe. Working with nearly 100 beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, UJA-Federation is the world’s largest local philanthropy; our reach spans from New York to Israel to more than 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at www.ujafedny.org.

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(From left) Ken Fuirst of Chappaqua, Scott Zemachson of Scarsdale, David Perlmutter of Chappaqua, Patrick McEnroe, Jeff Kapelus of New Rochelle, and Barbara Bel of Scarsdale

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Robert and Laura Mogil of Briarcliff Manor

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(From left) Jeff Kapelus of New Rochelle, Yuval Marcus of White Plains, and Brandon Dunn of White Plains

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(From left) Fred Schwam of Armonk and Tony Lembeck of Goldens Bridge